MA Digital Design Futures at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year Masters in digital design and immersive technology covering user experience, VR, AR and mixed reality, AI and big data. It involves collaboration with industry and third-sector organisations and finishes with a specialised final project.

Department: School of Design | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core study covers Experiential Practices, Research Methods for Digital Design Futures, Design for Immersion and Engagement, Design Speculation and a Specialist Project across three semesters, including 3D modelling and XR development.

Career pathways

Immersion and engagement design is a growing field in entertainment, education, architecture and healthcare, and graduates can join established design companies or start their own business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate (MA). A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (honours) or equivalent, preferably in product or industrial design, user experience, human-computer interaction, or a design or art related subject; applicants with relevant experience or from complementary areas are also considered. All applicants must answer the supporting statement questions in the online application. A portfolio of recent practical work may be requested. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,500 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Total fee. A laptop meeting course specifications is needed (expected cost 1,500 to 2,500 GBP, not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 33,700 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Total fee. A laptop meeting course specifications is needed (expected cost 1,500 to 2,500 GBP, not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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